Clay Bar question...
06-03-2007, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Gipraw
I prefer the QD spray for two reasons:
1. you don't have to rewash the car when you are done claying.. just wipe off and go on to the next step .. can't do that if you are using car soap.
2. I have seen the car soap cause the clay bar to break down .. doesn't happen all the time,. but it can .. and then your clay is trash.
1. you don't have to rewash the car when you are done claying.. just wipe off and go on to the next step .. can't do that if you are using car soap.
2. I have seen the car soap cause the clay bar to break down .. doesn't happen all the time,. but it can .. and then your clay is trash.
2. You would have to leave the bar in the water for months for it to break down. I seen it happen at a dealership while i was detailing for them.
06-03-2007, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by davered00ss
Just used Meguiars clay bar on the hood of the wife's honda. Took of some junk that was on there that did not come off in washing.
I went to the Meguiars Detailing 101 class and they reccoment the detail spray over car soap. (why wouldn't they it cost more) but i used the detail spray.
I went to the Meguiars Detailing 101 class and they reccoment the detail spray over car soap. (why wouldn't they it cost more) but i used the detail spray.
Im on meguiarsonline.com fourm as the same user name.
06-03-2007, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Gipraw
2. I have seen the car soap cause the clay bar to break down .. doesn't happen all the time,. but it can .. and then your clay is trash.
06-03-2007, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001somws.6
Im on meguiarsonline.com fourm as the same user name.
I have the same user name on meguiarsonline.com
Did they do away with the monthly G100 give away?
I just bought a porter cable, but still need the backing plate, pads, products 83 & 80.
06-03-2007, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001somws.6
2. You would have to leave the bar in the water for months for it to break down. I seen it happen at a dealership while i was detailing for them.
06-03-2007, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by NightWindDriftr
Clay will break down with enough repeated lubes with soapy water. It's not common, but I've had it happen to me. And no, I don't leave my clay in water for months.
After using soap as the lube i will never use the QD as the lube its a complete waste of QD.
06-03-2007, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by davered00ss
I have the same user name on meguiarsonline.com
Did they do away with the monthly G100 give away?
I just bought a porter cable, but still need the backing plate, pads, products 83 & 80.
Did they do away with the monthly G100 give away?
I just bought a porter cable, but still need the backing plate, pads, products 83 & 80.
I havnt been on there in some time but i guess they did away with that drawing.
About a year ago i meet barry at a sponsored show they did. He sigind my car and we talked for some time. Real nice guy.